One simple way to improve the profitability of your nursing home
By
Marco Terry
Jun 11, 2014
Increasing the profitability of any business, especially nursing homes, can be challenging. Most strategies that increase profitability take time and resources, and they have uncertain payoffs. In this...
Diagnosing cash flow problems in a SNF
By
Marco Terry
Apr 07, 2014
Nursing homes operate in a difficult environment where they face constant financial pressures. On the revenues side are payers who are always trying to negotiate lower prices and slower payments. On the...
Two weeks until McKnight’s Online Expo
Mar 19, 2014
MDS 3.0, wound care, technology, capital and surveys will all be covered at the 8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo on March 26 and 27. Participants can earn up to 5 CE credits.
Pfizer study reveals pneumonia drug effective for the elderly
Feb 25, 2014
Pfizer Inc. said it is planning on presenting the results of its Community-Acquired Pneumonia Immunization Trial in Adults study next month, and that it may have significant impact on preventing community-acquired...
Borrowing to build
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2014
New construction funding for skilled nursing facilities remains scarce, but lenders say they will listen if operators present a convincing case for building.
Advisors draft new Blueprint
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 01, 2013
High-profile long-term care veterans have teamed up to create a new senior housing investment advisory group based in Chicago.
Interest-ing times
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2013
As interest rates slowly nudge upward and public financing agencies remain under scrutiny, analysts look at the ramifications for skilled nursing and seniors housing
Capital ideas coming to the NIC conference
Jun 12, 2013
Providers seeking capital – and new funding options – will converge in Chicago this fall for the 23rd annual NIC National Conference.
Senior living benchmarks continue to improve, finance expert notes
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2013
An improving economy, an aging nation and enhanced funding sources are fueling growth in the senior living sector, according to a leading industry analyst.
June Super Tuesday webinar to focus on ‘tips and traps’ in obtaining capital
May 22, 2013
A McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast on June 11 will present the latest on capital availability, occupancy data, rent levels, payment growth notes, and more for senior care operators. There is no cost...